Overview

Buffalo State University, State University of New York is a Comprehensive institution located in Buffalo, NY, in an urban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 110 Moot Hall
1300 Elmwood Ave
Buffalo, NY  14222
United States

Contact Carolyn Murphy
Interim Director of Admissions
Email: admissions@buffalostate.edu
Phone: 716-878-6339
Fax: 716-878-6100

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Majors & Degrees

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
African-american/black Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Business Administration And Management, General
Hospitality Administration/management, General
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Journalism
Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication
Radio And Television
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Graphic Communications, General
Radio And Television Broadcasting Technology/technician
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Information Science/studies
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Art Teacher Education
Business And Innovation/entrepreneurship Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education And Teaching
Earth Science Teacher Education
Education/teaching Of Individuals With Speech Or Language Impairments
Elementary Education And Teaching
English/language Arts Teacher Education
Family And Consumer Sciences/home Economics Teacher Education
Foreign Language Teacher Education
French Language Teacher Education
Health Teacher Education
Kindergarten/preschool Education And Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Physics Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/general Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education And Teaching, General
Technology Teacher Education/industrial Arts Teacher Education
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Electrical, Electronic, And Communications Engineering Technology/technician
Energy Systems Technology/technician
Industrial Technology/technician
Mechanical/mechanical Engineering Technology/technician
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
Creative Writing
English Language And Literature, General
Writing, General
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Apparel And Textile Manufacture
Family Resource Management Studies, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
French Language And Literature
Italian Language And Literature
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Dietetics/dietitian
Health And Wellness, General
Speech-language Pathology/pathologist
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
Humanities/humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities, Other
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Applied Mathematics, General
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Geography And Environmental Studies
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Geology/earth Science, General
Physics, General
Precision Production	Associate	Bachelors
Furniture Design And Manufacturing
Precision Production Trades, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Human Services, General
Social Work
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/safety Studies
Forensic Science And Technology
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology, General
Economics, General
Geography
Geography, Other
International Relations And Affairs
Political Science And Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology, General
Urban Studies/affairs
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art History, Criticism And Conservation
Art/art Studies, General
Ceramic Arts And Ceramics
Crafts/craft Design, Folk Art And Artisanry
Design And Visual Communications, General
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Fiber, Textile And Weaving Arts
Graphic Design
Industrial And Product Design
Interior Design
Jewelry Arts
Metal Arts
Music, General
Painting
Photography
Printmaking
Sculpture

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

15,943

Applied

12,996

Accepted

5,507

Enrolled

Female Admissions

8,949

Females Applied

7,528

Females Accepted

84%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

6,994

Males Applied

5,468

Males Accepted

78%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

50

Application Fee

3

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record A minimum high school GPA of 3
Required for some programs	Interview

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	July 28th	December 1st	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	535	480	600
SAT Math	530	480	590

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

7,070

In-state

18,190

Out-of-state

7,070

In-district

Fees

1,416

Full-time student fees

16,094

Room & board

9,024

Room only

Financial Aid

13,886

Avg. Financial Aid Package

14,589

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

3,446

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,247

Avg. Loan Aid

2,843

Avg. Grant Aid

9,868

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

71%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

15%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

5,507

Total Undergrad students

0%

International Students

3%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	12.52%
Black or African American	30.44%
White or Caucasian	45.22%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.52%
Asian	6.51%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.04%
Two or more races	4.24%
Other	0.06%

Gender

Male (43.2%)

Female (56.8%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing International housing
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	35%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Choral groups

Campus events:
Bengal Bound, Homecoming and Family Weekend and USG Carnival

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

More

Most popular organizations:
United Students Government, Wilderness Adventures, Caribbean Students Organization, Criminal Justice Club and The Gamming Guild

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No		No
Basketball	No	No	No
Bowling	No		No
Cheerleading	No	No	No
Cross-country Running		Division 3	No
Fencing	No		No
Football		Division 3	No
Ice Hockey		Division 3	No
Indoor Track	No	Division 3	No
Lacrosse	No	No	No
Racquetball		No	No
Rugby	No		No
Skiing (cross-country)	No		No
Skiing (downhill)	No		No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 3	No
Tennis	No	No	No
Track And Field		Division 3	No
Volleyball	No	No	No
Water Polo		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Bowling	No		No
Cheerleading	No		No
Cross-country Running		Division 3	No
Fencing	No	No	No
Football	No	No	No
Ice Hockey		Division 3	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse		Division 3	No
Racquetball		No	No
Rugby	No		No
Skiing (cross-country)	No		No
Skiing (downhill)	No		No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball		Division 3	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 3	No
Tennis	No	Division 3	No
Track And Field		Division 3	No
Volleyball		Division 3	No
Water Polo		No	No

Faculty

572

Total Faculty

10:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 313

Part-time - 259

Male - 270

Female - 302